Date:         Tue, 22 Aug 2006 09:00:13 -0700
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From:         Mike Richter <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      Re: Non Tekkie question re: consumer CD recorders
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Steve Ramm wrote:

> My PC is not in a location where my audio set up is. And I really don't  want 
> to play with PC software for editing etc.
>  
> Is there such a thing as an affordable stand alone CD recorder with which I  
> could transfer the cassettes (and even Reel-to-reel tapes I have in the same  
> room) to CD?

There are such devices, though unfortunately I know of none with a 
built-in hard drive. They will even use 'silent' input to create track 
splits, but those may be unreliable depending on the quality of your 
source tape as well as its content.

I have a Philips of some years back, so I cannot suggest current makes 
and models. It did its job well for me but has been out on loan for a 
year or two.

Note that the consumer versions require that you use discs marked 
"DigitalAudio" and usually sold as 'Music Discs'. They carry a premium 
for royalty payments, but have the advantage of being designed to record 
at 1x. That's necessary for your application but not common for low-cost 
computer or 'Data' discs.

Mike
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